Sure, signs of aging are showing on your face, but the lines and creases should not stop you from looking your best. Makeup is a great tool that you can use. A caveat: Use too much and risk appearing older. With less, you look fresher and even younger. Hair and makeup artist Krist Bansuelo recommends a daily makeup routine tailored for you.
Step 1 : Concealer
A yellow-toned concealer is best for Pinay skin. Choose one that is oil-based to help your mature skin. Using a finger, apply concealer on the eye area (the eyelids and the dark area under the eyes) and on sunspots and other blemishes. Note that concealer is a heavier form of foundation, so don't put on too much of it.
Step 2 : Foundation
Again with your finger, dab then spread foundation on your forehead, cheeks, and chin. On your eyelids, apply foundation in an upward motion starting from the inner corner of your eyes. Don't forget to put some on the sides of your lips and on the grooves of your nose. Best use a liquid foundation, preferably one that's water-based and equipped with moisturizing properties. This will give you a sheer, natural-looking finish. "This is good for mature women. Liquid is light and it doesn't weigh down the skin," says Krist. You can also use a tinted moisturizer, which works very well in our hot tropical weather.
Step 3 : Blush
A blusher that comes in liquid form creates the most natural-looking blush. It gives your face a glow and even makes you look healthy. Powder blushes can make you appear too made up; not so with a liquid stain, as the color is absorbed by your skin.How to do it? SMILE! Apply dots of liquid blush to the apples of your cheeks then spread the color across with a finger.
TIP : The secret to getting that natural look is to start with just a little amount of blush, then gradually add color until you get a barely there intensity.
Step 4 : Loose Powder
Set your makeup with loose powder. With a wide brush, lightly sweep the powder across your face. Start with your forehead and work your way down to the eyes, nose, cheeks, and chin. Don't be loose-powder happy: Too much will leave you looking cakey. Remember that what you want is a fresh look.
TIP : A combination of beige and pink loose powder works well with fair skin while those with dark skin should pick a color in a brown-orange combination. Be sure to look for a product that's translucent and light.
Step 5 : Eyebrows
Lightly pencil in color just to fill the gaps in your eyebrows and to extend them a bit.
TIP: Match the color of your eyebrow pencil to the color of your eyebrow hair. If your hair color is black, go for pencils in smokey tones or in grey. For brown hair, use taupe or a light brown shade. Never pick a shade darker than your hair color.
Step 6 : Eyes
Cover the entire eyelid with a pink shade of eyeshadow. Apply a second shade of peach, beginning from the crease and working your way up to the brow bone.Do not be afraid to use pink. It's a refreshing color that will give you a light look. Brown and dark hues can make your eyes appear heavy. For dark skin, you may opt for shades of orange.Use eyeshadows in powder form and and with light-reflecting properties. Powder does not crease into into lines and wrinkles. Light-reflecting eyeshadows minimize fine lines.
TIP : Use a liquid liner to line your eyes above the upper lashes, moving from the middle area to the outer corner. This will open up your peepers and make you look more awake.
Step 7 : Lashes
Many mature women tend to have droopy and tired-looking eyes. Eyelash curlers and a generous amount of mascara are a necessity.
TIP: Krist says the best way to apply mascara is to move your wand from your lash line going up to the tip of your lashes.
Step 8 : Lips
With a lip liner, line the outer edges of your lips, following their natural shape. Then fill in the rest of the area. The lip liner prevents your lip color from bleeding into the fine lines. After the liner, put on some lipstick. Pick colors in pinkish nude shades for that natural look. Browns are a no-no, as they tend to make lips appear small. Krist actually prefers just a coat of clear lip gloss for that fresh finish.
MORE TIPS:
- Buy makeup with light-reflecting or light-diffusing properties. These lessen the appearance of lines on the face and give the skin a youthful glow.
- Less is more: Don't use too many colors. Stick to light tones such as nudes and pinks.
- The heavier your makeup, the more your lines and wrinkles will show. According to Krist, "Makeup is a play of light and shadow. The more makeup you put on, the more you create those shadows." Take heed!
- When you mature, your look should be polished, clean, and fresh, not heavy and dark.
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